Anne Arundel Community College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,000
    0.806% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $14,961
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    11,481
    26% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.4%
    308 Graduates

    About

    Anne Arundel Community College is a higher education institution located in Anne Arundel County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Anne Arundel Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (404 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (162 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,275 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anne Arundel Community College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,269 degrees), 3.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (367 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Anne Arundel Community College is $3,000, which is $−5,160 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Anne Arundel Community College is $3,000, which is $5,160 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,961.

    In 2024, 31% of undergraduate students attending Anne Arundel Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anne Arundel Community College was $3,000. The cost of tuition at Anne Arundel Community College is $−5,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $14,961
    2024 Value
    4.99%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Anne Arundel Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,961. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Anne Arundel Community College grew by 4.99%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,370
    Room and Board
    $600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Anne Arundel Community College was of $9,370 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 23.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 40.1% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    31%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    31% of undergraduate students at Anne Arundel Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.9% with respect to 2023, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Anne Arundel Community College had a total enrollment of 11,481 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Anne Arundel Community College is 2,984 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,497. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Anne Arundel Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.8% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.05% Two or More Races, 4.42% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.5%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.03%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Anne Arundel Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,481 students. The full-time enrollment at Anne Arundel Community College is 2,984 and the part-time enrollment is 8,497. This means that 26% of students enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Anne Arundel Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Anne Arundel Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      5,369 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      2,210 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      1,483 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Anne Arundel Community College is 46.8% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.05% Two or More Races, 4.42% Asian, 0.287% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 925 students (8.06%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 375 more women than men received degrees from Anne Arundel Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Anne Arundel Community College is white (1,269 degrees awarded). There were 3.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (367 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Anne Arundel Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (404 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (162 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Anne Arundel Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (327 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,034,879 people), Other managers (879,261 people), Software developers (784,619 people), Financial managers (548,163 people), and Chief executives & legislators (443,936 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College in 2024 are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (327 degrees), Protective Services (94 degrees), and Business (415 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

    The most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (327 degrees), Protective Services (94 degrees), and Business (415 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College are Computer Systems Design (1,181,336 people), Elementary & secondary schools (713,354 people), Banking & related activities (527,416 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,267 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (496,762 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anne Arundel Community College are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (538 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (327 degrees), Protective Services (94 degrees), and Business (415 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Anne Arundel Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      47 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      29 degrees awarded
    3. Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions
      18 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Anne Arundel Community College was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 47 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    950
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,325
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 950 degrees were awarded to men at Anne Arundel Community College, which is 0.717 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,325).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 189 degrees were awarded to men at Anne Arundel Community College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.2 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Anne Arundel Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.39 times more than the 169 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    12%
    100% Completion Time
    25%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 12% of students graduating from Anne Arundel Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    Asian Female
    Highest Graduation Rate (43.8%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Anne Arundel Community College is Female and Asian (43.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,269 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      367 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      228 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Anne Arundel Community College is white (1,269 degrees awarded). There were 3.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (367 degrees).

    6.59% of degree recipients (150 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,128 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,105 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      970 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anne Arundel Community College is white female (1,128 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,105 degrees).

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    Operations

    Anne Arundel Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.76M (14.5%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Anne Arundel Community College had a total salary expenditure of 152M. Anne Arundel Community College employs 75 Assistant professors, 72 Professors and 70 Associate professors. Most academics at Anne Arundel Community College are Female Assistant professor (50), Female Associate professor (47), and Female Professor (44).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anne Arundel Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 166 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 138 employees, and Service with 97 employees.

    Endowment

    $12.2M
    2024 Endowment
    24.9%
    growth from 2023

    Anne Arundel Community College has an endowment valued at about $12.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Anne Arundel Community College grew 24.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.75M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $87M
    2024 Salaries
    5.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Anne Arundel Community College paid a median of $87M in salaries, which represents 57.1% of their overall expenditure ($152M) and a 5.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $21.6M
    Instructional Salaries
    232
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Anne Arundel Community College paid a total of $21.6M to 232 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anne Arundel Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 166 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 138 employees, and Service with 97 employees.

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